NP Expenses
Tuition and fees at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga can be estimated at the Fee Estimator. Please remember to include a $105/credit hour nursing fee. Costs may increase modestly each academic year. More information regarding current tuition and fees can be found on the Fee Schedule website.
UTC Regional Tuition Rates
Residents of Catoosa, Dade, Fannin, Murray, Walker, and Whitfield counties in Georgia and Jackson county in Alabama qualify for a regional tuition credit for graduate classes at UTC.
Eligible students pay a tuition rate equal to in-house fees plus 25 percent of out of state tuition. Master's and doctoral degrees, certificates and specialist programs are included in the regional tuition credit.
Please contact the UTC Graduate School at
Other Expenses
Actual costs may vary. This is not intended to represent an all inclusive list:
- Textbooks $2,000
- Personal Computer
- Internet Access
- Clinical Supplies (lab coat, stethoscope, nerve stimulator)
- Malpractice Insurance (per academic year) ($38 x 2) $76
- National Certification Examination required after graduation and depending on certifying body and membership $240 (AANP) $395 (ANCC) if members, higher if non member
- BLS Recertification Courses $35+ depending on place of recertification
- Typhon one-time fee $99
Health Insurance
All students are required to obtain and maintain basic health/medical insurance. The student may elect to enroll in the University of Tennessee Student Health Insurance Plan or obtain insurance with a private carrier. Proof of personal health insurance coverage must be submitted each semester. Students cannot register for classes or participate in clinical rotations unless proof of insurance is on file with the program office. For further information about obtaining health insurance coverage, please contact the University Health Center at
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships has information on financial aid and scholarships.